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ArticleFrontiers in immunology2025

Identification and validation of prognostic genes and prognostic models associated with cutaneous melanoma and integrative stress response.

Zhaoqi Zhang, Ying Wang, Wei Yin, Qingyang Lei, Yuqiao Fu, Yingzi Liang, Ruilei Li, Ke Li

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Article in Frontiers in immunology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Zhaoqi Zhang *Key Laboratory of Melanoma Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Kunming, China.
Ying Wang *Key Laboratory of Melanoma Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Kunming, China.
Wei Yin *Cancer Center, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Qingyang LeiKey Laboratory of Melanoma Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Kunming, China.
Yuqiao FuKey Laboratory of Melanoma Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Kunming, China.
Yingzi LiangKey Laboratory of Melanoma Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Kunming, China.
Ruilei LiKey Laboratory of Melanoma Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Kunming, China.
Ke LiKey Laboratory of Melanoma Research, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital Yunnan, Kunming, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Skin cutaneous melanoma (SKCM) is a highly invasive cancer with dismal prognosis. Integrated stress response (ISR) is associated with tumorigenesis and progression, but its relationship with SKCM prognosis is unclear. This research aimed to identify relevant prognostic genes for SKCM prognosis and treatment insights. Methods: Data were obtained from public databases. Differential expression and regression analyses were used to identify prognostic genes. Based on these genes and independent prognostic factors, risk models and nomograms were constructed to assess their clinical application potential in SKCM. Then, immune microenvironment changes in SKCM were explored according to risk-group grouping, providing a basis for stratified treatment decisions for SKCM patients. Finally, RT-qPCR was used to validate the results. Results: Conclusion: The identification of ISR-featured prognostic genes and risk score stratification provide new insights into targeting SKCM and enhancing the efficacy of immunotherapy.

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Biomarkers, TumorMelanomaSkin NeoplasmsCutaneous Malignant MelanomaFemaleGene Expression ProfilingGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansMaleMiddle AgedNomogramsPrognosisTumor MicroenvironmentBiomarkers, Tumorimmune micro-environmentimmunohistochemistryintegrated stress responseprognostic modeskin cutaneous melanoma

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PMID41409301
PMCPMC12705592

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